Must Reads
There is so much to read, so much to know, so many sources to follow. And the volume of news and information just keeps growing exponentially. How to keep up? Even more, how to rediscover the serendipity of learning something new and interesting for its own sake?
Here, for your enjoyment and interest, are the articles Temin and Company considers “must reads.” They are primarily on the topics of reputation and crisis management, the media, leadership and strategy, perception and psychology, self-presentation, science, girls and women, organizational behavior and other articles of interest.
They are listed below with the most recent articles first, and to the side, by category.
We hope you enjoy them and would appreciate your comments. And whenever you have any favorite articles for us to add, please let us know so that we might include them for other readers to enjoy.
There is so much to read, so much to know, so many sources to follow. And the volume of news and information just keeps growing exponentially. How to keep up? Even more, how to rediscover the serendipity of learning something new and interesting for its own sake?
Here, for your enjoyment and interest, are the articles Temin and Company considers “must reads.” They are primarily on the topics of reputation and crisis management, the media, leadership and strategy, perception and psychology, self-presentation, science, girls and women, organizational behavior and other articles of interest.
They are listed below with the most recent articles first, and to the side, by category.
We hope you enjoy them and would appreciate your comments. And whenever you have any favorite articles for us to add, please let us know so that we might include them for other readers to enjoy.
Cancer, then a CEO’s kindness
David A. Kaplan, CNN Money, January 19, 2012
Best best-practice: when one of his employees fell ill with cancer, this CEO—and the entire company—pitched in to help. […read more]
Einstein, Anne Lamott, and Steve Jobs on Intuition vs. Rationality
Maria Popova, Brain Pickings, January 11, 2012
Anne Lamott, Albert Einstein, and Steve Jobs on the distinction between intuition and rationality. […read more]
Secrets of Positive Feedback
Douglas R. Conant, Harvard Business Review, February 16, 2011
Ever noticed how a pat on the back can make you feel great for days? This former CEO shares his rules for fostering appreciation and acknowledgement in the workplace. […read more]
Anaïs Nin on Embracing the Unfamiliar
Maria Popova, Brain Pickings, November 8, 2012
“It is a sign of great inner insecurity to be hostile to the unfamiliar,” wrote French-Cuban author Anaïs Nin. […read more]
To Lead Change as an Incumbent, Obama Needs New Allies
Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Harvard Business Review, November 7, 2012
This Harvard Business School professor offers her advice to President Obama on leading change in his second presidential term. […read more]
How to Devise Passwords That Drive Hackers Away
Nicole Perlroth, The New York Times, November 7, 2012
Cybersecurity tips to deter hackers. […read more]
Donald Trump loses it, calls for “revolution”
David Daley, Salon.com, November 6, 2012
Even though Donald Trump deleted his “treason tweets” on election night, you can still see the screen grabs here. […read more]
Experts say psychological effects of Sandy likely to grow
Lynnley Browning, Reuters, November 6, 2012
Though Hurricane Sandy has passed, experts say psychological effects from the disaster and recovery are likely to increase. […read more]
For Entrepreneurs, Three Ways to Control Your Destiny and Rekindle Joy
Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Harvard Business Review, November 6, 2012
For those experiencing “economic angst,” strategies for regaining control over one’s destiny. […read more]
Attention execs: Even post-Sandy, dealing with crisis is your business
Vickie Elmer, Quartz, November 5, 2012
In this Quartz article, Davia discusses how crisis has become the “new normal,” offering her suggestions and insight for how business executives can prepare for and manage crises. […read more]